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Are you a “yes” person? Do you say yes even when you don’t want to? Do you often feel like “no” isn’t an option, or that saying “no” means that you don’t care or are a bad person? The sad truth is that women are greatly encouraged to please others, especially men, at the expense […]

Problems with food and weight can be worrisome and discouraging, and can leave you feeling hopeless and dejected. So many diet programs tell you that all you need to do is count calories and follow their program, and you will obtain the body you’ve always dreamed of. So for a time you restrict heavily, attempting […]

Many women who are anxious, or struggle with body image, food, and weight issues feel out of touch with their bodies. Your body may feel like an enemy that has to be conquered, or a dangerous land mine full of bad memories and painful associations. It may feel scary at first to even imagine being […]

Do you worry that your daughter may have an eating disorder? Does she seem overly preoccupied with food, her weight, dieting, and/or exercise? There are three main types of eating disorders–anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Noted from webMD, here are some signs to look for to see if your daughter may be […]

Here are some heart breaking statistics: 42% of first-third grade girls want to be thinner. 81% of 10-year-olds are afraid of being fat. In the past decade, hospitalizations for eating disorders increased by 119% for children younger than 12. From the show: HER Radio: “Troubling statistics: according to a study commissioned by Dove, only four percent […]

It’s no secret that food is often associated with nurturance and comfort. From day one, we received love by being held and given milk to drink. There is a very powerful connection that being fed means being loved. And in moments when love appears to be scarce, food is always there. Whether it is currently […]

Are you an emotional eater? Do you use food to stuff feelings? Are you grabbing for the cookies or pizza when you feel angry, hurt, or disappointed? The truth is, food is comforting and nurturing—we all need it to survive and support the health of our bodies and minds. Why then, do we overeat, or […]

It’s 8am, you’re running late…gotta get the kids ready and out the door. Your boss is calling to tell you that there is an unexpected meeting at lunch today, so bring your proposal material. You are only halfway dressed, when you discover that your four-year-old has spilled juice all over the carpet. After soaking it […]

In a world of dog-eat-dog, high performance expectations, and relationship struggles, it’s easy to see how our stress responses can be harried and frazzled. Like any animal, we are wired with the same defense capacity of fight, flight, and freeze. If we gain greater awareness to the reactions in our bodies, we can begin the […]

From silently struggling to clarity and confidence. As women, most of us have been conditioned to be cut off from our expression. We have been told not to get angry or have needs and just focus on pleasing others. We have learned to be “nice” at the price of losing connection to what really matters to […]